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Heat wave in Geneva
An incredibly hot air language will touch Switzerland – Heat wave: heat wave will
During the night from Friday to Saturday. Furthermore, strong heat will fall on our regions. Consequently, The isotherm of zero degree could break altitude records for the period.
Illustration photo: Eaux-Vives beach during an evening report on the heat wave.
Magali Girardin
- The isotherm of zero degree will exceed 5000 meters, a historic record for June.
- Temperatures will climb up to 35 degrees for several consecutive days.
- The nights will remain bearable thanks to low atmospheric humidity.
- Mountain thunderstorms will refresh heat wave: heat wave will next Wednesday.
A heat wave will touch Switzerland this weekend. Therefore, The isotherm of zero degree will exceed 5000 meters above sea level. Similarly, a record for a month of June, according to Météosuisse.
“We will have an influx of hot air in the night from Friday to Saturday. Meanwhile, ” confirms Christophe Salamin, meteorologist at Météosuisse. Consequently, It had never happened at that time. In addition, The zero degree at more than 5000 meters is reached rather in August, which is also relatively rare. ”
Temperatures will also be particularly high at 6000 meters above sea level: they will be between -4 and -5 degrees.
Until Wednesday
The heat episode, with days at 32-35 degrees, could last until next Wednesday, according to heat wave: heat wave will Christophe Salamin. On the other hand, the heat overnight should be bearable. “The nights will not be so hot thanks to the low humidity in the air,” notes the meteorologist. The night temperature should remain relatively low, between 17 and 21 degrees. ”
This dry air will therefore contain the heat wave. Christophe Salamin believes that a new record of the isotherm for June “is not too delightful”. but “that he is part of the current trend”.
Wednesday. heat could decrease thanks to thunderstorms that will break out especially in the mountains, in the Alps and the Pre -Alpine. “They should refresh the atmosphere throughout Switzerland, to the plain.”
Isotherm of zero degree: records recorded since 2019. None is in June, points out Christophe Salamin.
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The right gestures to adopt
The city of Geneva gives recommendations In the event of a heat peak. such as avoiding physical activities during the hottest hours, adapting your outfit with loose and light clothes and wearing a hat.
To preserve the freshness of your accommodation. close the windows and shutters during the day and open them heat wave: heat wave will at night to cause air currents. Finally, you have to hydrate regularly (1.5 l of water per day).
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